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Greens Ledge — Benches 28.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 867245
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the bench terrace known as Greens Ledge sits 28.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Greens Ledge as a bench terrace on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867245. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greens Ledge sits at 44.55756° N, 71.32480° W (DMS 44°33′27″ N, 71°19′29″ W).
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Greens Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 28.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Greens Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.558°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greens Ledge track the nearby Square Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greens Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greens Ledge located?
Greens Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greens Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greens Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greens Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867245 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greens Ledge?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q49172630.